Cost of Living Calculator - Rockford, Illinois vs Walnut, California


The cost of living in Walnut, California is 136.7% more expensive than Rockford, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $118,338 in Walnut, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Rockford, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Walnut, California is more expensive than Rockford, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
710% more expensive in Walnut
than in Rockford, Illinois
Rockford, IL vs Walnut, CA
Compared to Rockford, Walnut is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  136.7% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  16.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  767.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.4% higher
  Commute
  103.8% higher
  Health
  18.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.4% higher

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